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Head-to-head · HOA Management Software

Condo Control vs HOA Start

  • Updated Nov 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 8 checks side by side
Higher score Condo Control #3 in HOA Management Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 7 of 7 features Visit Condo Control
HOA Start #42 in HOA Management Software 4.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 7 of 7 features Visit HOA Start

Condo Control leads on 0 checks, HOA Start on 0, and 8 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCondo Control · 8.7/10

Condo Control scores higher on our rubric for hoa management software: 8.7 against 4.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #42.

Condo Control is the better fit for associations needing integrations and managed accounting. HOA Start is the better fit for communities wanting a full resident app.

  • Condo Control fits best

    Associations needing integrations and managed accounting

  • HOA Start fits best

    Communities wanting a full resident app

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Side by side

Feature Condo Control 8.7/10 Visit ↗ HOA Start 4.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 4.7
Ranking #3 in HOA Management Software #42 in HOA Management Software
Best for Associations needing integrations and managed accounting Communities wanting a full resident app
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — —
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs, Live chat Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations 20 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market
Features Condo Control 7/7 · HOA Start 7/7
Resident portal ✓ ✓
Online dues collection ✓ ✓
Violation tracking ✓ ✓
Maintenance requests ✓ ✓
Association accounting ✓ ✓
Document storage ✓ ✓
Mobile apps ✓ ✓
Our review
Pros
  • Resident portal covers payments, requests, documents, communications, and voting
  • Integrates with QuickBooks, Stripe, Yardi, security, and workflow tools
  • Includes mobile apps for residents and security teams
  • Combines dues, accounting, violations, ARC requests, and work orders
  • Resident mobile apps support payments, voting, events, reservations, and chat
  • Website tools, communications, documents, and integrations broaden coverage
Cons
  • Core software pricing is quote-based
  • Violation tracking and AI Assistant are paid add-ons
  • Portfolio management appears only in the Premium Living plan
  • Pricing depends on community size and support level
  • Annual billing may be less suitable for flexible budgeting
  • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of smaller, simpler associations
Our verdict

Condo Control is cloud-based community association management software for condominium corporations, HOAs, property managers, boards, and residents. Its scope covers resident engagement, operations, records, financial workflows,…

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HOA Start is cloud-based homeowners association management software for association boards, residents, and self-managed communities. It combines a community website with resident and administrator dashboards, online dues and fee payments,…

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  1. Condo ControlHOA Management Software 8.7Pricing on request
  2. HOA StartHOA Management Software 4.7Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Condo Control — where it wins

    • Resident portal covers payments, requests, documents, communications, and voting
    • Integrates with QuickBooks, Stripe, Yardi, security, and workflow tools
    • Includes mobile apps for residents and security teams

    Where it doesn't

    • Core software pricing is quote-based
    • Violation tracking and AI Assistant are paid add-ons
    • Portfolio management appears only in the Premium Living plan

  • HOA Start — where it wins

    • Combines dues, accounting, violations, ARC requests, and work orders
    • Resident mobile apps support payments, voting, events, reservations, and chat
    • Website tools, communications, documents, and integrations broaden coverage

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing depends on community size and support level
    • Annual billing may be less suitable for flexible budgeting
    • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of smaller, simpler associations
  • Condo Control8.7/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad HOA platform combining resident services, accounting workflows, integrations, and mobile apps.

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  • HOA Start4.7/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad HOA platform for communities that want resident tools and administration together.

    Visit HOA StartFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026

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